Supervising Prevention Consultant

Acenda Integrated Health•Cape May Court House, NJ

About The Position

Acenda Integrated Health is hiring a Supervising Prevention Consultant to plan and implement prevention programs in schools and communities. The role develops programs tailored to local needs and aligned with the NJ4S Hub plan, and builds relationships with schools, school boards, law enforcement, healthcare providers, community centers, and service providers. The consultant leads and supervises prevention specialists who deliver trainings and workshops and implement evidence-based prevention services and curricula with fidelity. The position supports NJ4S, a statewide hub-and-spoke program that promotes youth mental wellness and prevention of bullying, teen suicide, substance use, and other concerns. Hub staff connect students and their parents or caregivers with services supporting social, emotional, and mental health and well-being. Acenda values evidence-based practices across its integrated health services. The role also contributes to data collection, reporting, analysis, evaluation, and quality improvement; supports positive interactions with students, families, and community members; and collaborates with school districts, service providers, and other stakeholders. The listed schedule is a day schedule of 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with some nights and weekends. Base rate is $67,500, with an additional $3,120 for Spanish proficiency and a $500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field, such as counseling, public administration, or social work.
Experience in community organizing, developing community partnerships, implementing evidence-based programs, and project management.
At least five years of experience working in a social service environment implementing evidence-based practice models, including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, which must be maintained.
Ability to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
Ability to analyze work, set goals, develop plans, and use time effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with and empowering at-risk youth and marginalized communities through prevention education, such as substance abuse, pregnancy prevention, mental health, and well-being sessions.
Spanish proficiency; eligible for an additional $3,120 added to the base rate.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement prevention programs in schools and communities, tailoring them to local needs and aligning them with the NJ4S Hub plan.
Supervise prevention specialists, providing guidance and support and ensuring quality in their work, training, and workshops.
Ensure prevention activities use evidence-based practices and are implemented with fidelity to established guidelines and best practices.
Establish and maintain relationships with schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and other community organizations.
Assist with data collection, reporting, analysis, evaluation, and quality improvement related to intervention and prevention activities.
Model positive customer-service interactions with students, families, participants, and community members.
Deliver training sessions, workshops, and presentations on prevention topics as needed.
Collaborate with school districts, community service providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate intervention and prevention initiatives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.